2018-09-18 Council Minutes - Regular CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 18, 2018 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran,Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing In Ceremony of New Police Officers
Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced and gave background information on the city's newest
members of the police force: Chad Barnes, Christopher Cabrera, Jon Dietrich, Justin Driver, Richard
Klein, and Geoffrey Wilkes. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office and congratulated the
officers.
Police Chief Hwang introduced and recognized Justin Gregson who was promoted to Corporal on
September 1. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office and congratulated Corporal Gregson.
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b. Proclamation National Roundabouts Week Sept 17-21
Councilmember Koppang read and presented the proclamation to Public Works Director EJ Walsh.
Mr. Walsh explained the benefits of roundabouts and noted Federal Way has the first multi-lane
roundabout in the state. It is the safest at-grade intersection in the toolbox with 37% reduction in total
collisions, 75% reduction in injury collisions and 90% reduction in fatal collisions.
c. Certificates of Appointment:
• Youth Commission
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Councilmember Johnson read and presented certificates of appointment to the
Youth Commissioners in attendance.
• Arts Commission
Councilmember Johnson read and presented certificates of appointment to the
Arts Commissioners in attendance.
• Diversity Commission
Councilmember Johnson read the certificate of appointment to the Diversity
Commissioner.
• Ethics Board
Deputy Mayor Honda read the certificate of appointment to the Ethics Board.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Councilmember Moore read the certificates of appointment to the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Meetings Schedule
Mayor Ferrell reported on the upcoming budget meetings and department
presentations. Citizen comment will be accepted at all budget meetings.
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• Report on Community Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on attending many great events in the community recently
including presenting the city proposed budget to the Federal Way Chamber of
Commerce on September 5. He noted the many well attended events such as the
Rhythm and Brews Festival on September 8; Sound Transit Open House at the
Federal Way Community Center, and the South King Fire and Rescue 9-11
Memorial held at the 320th Fire Station. He thanked Jeri-Lynn Clark, staff and
volunteers who helped with a very successful Mayor's Day of Concern for the
Hungry food collection at local grocery stores on Sept 15.
e. Council Committee Reports
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee(FEDRAC)
Councilmember Duclos noted the next regular FEDRAC meeting would be September
24 at 4:30 p.m.followed by a Special FEDRAC meeting for revenue enhancement on
Monday, October 8.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Councilmember Moore reported the LTAC Committee met and approved their budget.
Applications are due October 15 for the first half of 2019 grants. The next meeting will
be the first Wednesday in October and a workshop in the end of October.
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Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Councilmember Koppang reported on the current scoping and Sustainable Airport
Master Plan meetings he attended at both the Marine Hills neighborhood and at the
Community Center. He encouraged citizens to provide feedback during this critical
time. He noted Yarden Weidenfeld will be speaking at the next LUTC meeting
regarding his Quiet Skies report regarding the airport.
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Johnson reported the last meeting was held September 11 and he
thanked Councilmember Koppang and Councilmember Moore for running that
meeting in his absence.An update on the Homeless Task Force was provided, and a
report on income discrimination was given by King County Housing.The next meeting
will be held on October 9 and include a presentation on the Council Internship
program.
Deputy Mayor Report
Deputy Mayor Honda reported on the importance of participating on regional boards
and committees; she noted Sound Cities would soon be publishing a list of vacancies
Councilmembers may be interested in for 2019. She also noted Council Committee
meetings are held on the opposite weeks of City Council meetings and are open to the
public with citizen comments accepted.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Judy James holds two retail marijuana licenses for the City of Federal Way and appreciates the
conversations she has been able to have with councilmembers in the past few months. She
shared her views on retail marijuana stores and the impact they have on the surrounding
community.
Dana Hollaway thanked all who attended the Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan
(SAMP) Environmental Review Scoping Open House held at the Federal Way Community Center
on September 17. There is another scoping meeting on September 19 at the SeaTac Community
Center; she encouraged citizen input.
Stephanie Rodriquez from Washington CAN requested the city enact a rental inspection program
to help those suffering from the effects of bad landlords.
Ginny Fergusen, longtime resident of Federal Way, shared regarding the many obstacles renters
face when dealing with issues with the city and landlord. She requested Council enact a rental
inspection program.
Shay Green, member Washington CAN, requested better rights for renters. She shared the story
of her and her family's current situation indicating that a rental inspection program could help
them.
Ashley Cornier is the organizer of the Federal Way branch of Washington CAN and has heard
stories of good tenants struggling to find quality rental locations due to challenges with landlords.
She also requested the city assist through legislation.
David Kistol spoke on behalf of his fiancé and her parents who are dealing with mold issues and a
non-responsive landlord. He feels the question should not be if a rental inspection program should
be enacted, but instead when.
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Community Development Brian Davis shared that both the city and the King County Health
Department will investigate complaints regarding mold.
Debbie Peterson stated an ordinance assisting with rental standards can contribute to the stability
of the community and prevent people from experiencing the challenges shared during the
meeting.
Councilmembers thanked Washington CAN for coming and sharing their experience.
Isaiah and Cynthia Maccotan, fifth- grader in Federal Way and his mother, requested youth
programs be a priority in the upcoming budget.
Charissa Eggleston with the Federal Way Youth Action Team works helping youth to reach
excellence. She requested additional funding for youth employment programs.
Hugo Cruz with Federal Way Action Team also asked for funding for youth programs.
Dennis Styles spoke regarding various concerns he has including apartment living standards,the
money spent on SCORE, the fact that marijuana stores are not allowed in the city limits, and
Sound Transit. He feels the money could be better spent investing in the community.
Lyn Idahosa requested the Mayor to put aside a portion of his discretionary budget to create a
Police Accountability Review Commission including the addition of a new staff member.
Sanetta Hunter introduced her son Josiah Hunter and spoke regarding perceived police brutality.
She questioned what is being done internally to ensure this does not happen again. She stated a
review board is needed to ensure accountability.
Michael Hunter Sr. asked if the Council is listening. He feels they are creating a criminal by
making it impossible for Josiah to get a job.
Michael Hunter Jr., attended the meeting to support both his brother and mother. He expressed
disappointment that the case is being appealed and believes policies need to be reassessed.
Betty Taylor requested support for her Lei Project for the City-side Serve Day. She plans to
provide these to shelters from October to May and requested community support she spoke
regarding the lei project and will provide these to the shelters from October to May and needs
community support for these.
James Bible, spoke on behalf of the NAACP, regarding concerns with use of force by the Police
Department within the City of Federal Way as they feel this is not a stand-alone incident. He
challenged Council to change by creating a citizen review board.
Tirzah Idahosa asked how long this issue is going to go on and how much more money will be
spent on this situation (Hunter Case).
Richard Pierson spoke regarding the former Weyerhaeuser property and huge impact the
proposed development will have on the property as well as the surrounding properties and
residents.
Xel Delplo shared that while she is not technically a resident as she is homeless, she is dismayed
at the lack of apology from the City Council.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: September 4, 2018 Regular and Special Meeting
b. Authorization to Allocate Additional Funds for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Plan
c. Performing Arts and Event Center—Authorization to Accept Bid for Production Lighting
Fixtures Acquisition
d. Wireless Master Plan/Small Cell - City Infrastructure Leasing Program - Request for
Proposals
e. Resolution: 2019 -2020 Solid Waste and Recycling Grant Approvals
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-E;
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND. Motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Authorization to Submit Comment regarding Environmental Review Scoping for
Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP)
City Attorney Ryan Call presented this item on behalf of Senior Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld
who is unable to attend the meeting tonight. He reviewed the efforts Mr.Weidenfeld has made
to date, and the request for authorization tonight to prepare a letter along with outside counsel
to be submitted during the comment period which closes on Friday, September 28. Mr. Call
highlighted the multiple issues the comment letter would be focusing on.
In response to Council question, the Mayor noted the letter once finalized will be sent to
Council.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT ON BEHALF OF
THE CIT OF FEDERAL WAY COMMENTS ON SCOPING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF
THE PORT OF SEATTLE SUSTAINABLE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN (SAMP)AS DESCRIBED IN
THE PRESENTED STAFF REPORT AND AS MODIFIED TO INCORPORATE UPCOMING
COMMENTS OF THE CONSULTING LAW FIRM;COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND.Motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
b. Military Road S and S 298th St Compact Roundabout Project— Bid Award
Street Systems Project Engineer Christine Mullen gave a brief report on the bid award for the
Military Road S and S 298th St Compact Roundabout Project. She noted she is presenting this
item to full Council rather than Council Committee due to an available and enthusiastic
contractor who will be able to begin and complete the project sooner than anticipated, if
approved tonight.
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Ms. Mullen noted this project is funded through grants and dedicated funding.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO AWARD THE MILITARY
ROAD SOUTH AND SOUTH 298TH STREET COMPACT ROUNDABOUT PROJECT TO ACTIVE
CONSTRUCTION INC.,THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE,RESPONSIBLE BIDDER,IN THE AMOUNT
OF$742.742.00,AND APPROVE A 10%CONTINGENCY OF$74.274.20,FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $817,016.20, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $200,000 FROM THE SOUTH 356TH
STREET (STATE ROUTE 99 TO STATE ROUTE 161) PROJECT (PROJECT #157) TO THE
MILITARY ROAD SOUTH AND SOUTH 298 STREET COMPACT ROUNDABOUT PROJECT
(PROJECT#211)AND AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT;COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
c. Youth Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT AINSLEY YOSHIZUM) AS A VOTING
MEMBER OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2020;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson shared that she has lived in apartments and experienced
unanticipated income increases and unresponsive landlords. She agrees that the system is not set up
for people to get out of the system and fees we can try harder for our residents. She shared her
thoughts regarding the Hunter case and wants to research what has happened currently and in the
past. She feels a burden around this case as a mother of minority boys as well.
Councilmember Johnson thanked Washington CAN for their attendance and their voice. He wants to
work to make sure that landlords are protecting the residents. He is concerned with what the Hunters
have endured and wants the city to review the current system and consider the possibility of a Police
Accountability Review Board.
Councilmember Tran had no report.
Councilmember Koppang also thanked Washington CAN for their attendance indicating that he
remains committed to moving forward. He recognized that the community is continuing to change and
grow and that the community needs to know they have a voice in every situation; he will advocate for
that voice.
Councilmember Moore thanked those in attendance for speaking from their hearts and minds. He
indicated that as the budget is reviewed he anticipates digging deep and leaning on staff. He thanked
staff for their hard work and dedication as well as their time answering his questions. He spoke in
support of a rental ordinance to hold landlords accountable. He feels that the accountability board
should be considered at the next Public Safety Committee.
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Councilmember Duclos thanked Waste Management for the food drive where they collected 10,027
pounds for the Federal Way Food Bank at the Multi-Service Center. She attended the scoping
meeting for the airport and shared her concern for the health of children as a result of the number of
jets and the contamination of the air.
Deputy Mayor Honda announced the Seattle King County Health Clinic will be open September 20-23
at the Seattle Center.This is a volunteer clinic that provides free dental, vision, and health care to the
underprivileged in the community. She announced upcoming King County Board of Heath meetings
and related topics of discussion. She requested a comprehensive list of youth programs available in
the City of Federal Way be created for Council's reference as well as parents.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting 9:32 pm
Attest:
S h=nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: I 0 Oi-2Q1$r
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